Papillon vs Pekingese

Compare the Papillon to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Pekingese.

Papillon vs Pekingese
Papillon
Pekingese
Papillon
Pekingese
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General Details
Papillon
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Papillon
Pekingese
Origin Country
France
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
-20 BC
Temperament
Papillon
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Papillon
Pekingese
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Papillon
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Papillon
Pekingese
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Papillon
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Pekingese
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Pekingese
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Entropion
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Distichiasis
Ectopic cilia
Dry eye
Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Cleft palate
Exposure keratopathy
Intervertebral disc disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Papillon
Pekingese
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Pekingese
Breed Colors
Red
White
Biscuit
Black
Black and Tan
Cream
Fawn
Gray
Light Red
Red
Red Brindle
White
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